Read the excerpt from "An Image of Africa: Racism in Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.” It is clearly not part of Conrad's purpose to confer language on the "rudimentary souls" of Africa. In place of speech they made "a violent babble of uncouth sounds." They "exchanged short grunting phrases" even among themselves. But most of the time they were too busy with their frenzy.

Read the excerpt from Joseph Conrad’s Heart of Darkness.

"Catch 'im," he snapped with a bloodshot widening of his eyes and a flash of sharp white

teeth—"catch 'im. Give 'im to us." "To you, eh?" I asked; "what would you do with them?"

"Eat 'im!" he said curtly.

Based on these excerpts, which statement best explains how Conrad uses language in Heart of Darkness?

Conrad wrongly portrays Africans as having undeveloped language skills.
Conrad shows his belief that Africans are not capable of speaking English.
Conrad has cannibals speak English to reveal his own dark behaviors.
Conrad has Africans speak English to emphasize their willingness to learn.

How does a wilted rose represent/symbolizes dark romanticism

In living to tell the tale, what does the following passage mainly reveal about the narrator (paragraph 2)? “there was not a single door, crack in the wall, a human trace that did not find a supernatural resonance in me.” : a) the narrator associates memories to specific objects that he sees. b) the narrator realizes the buildings around him should be demolished. c) the narrator feels as though he wants to connect to the people of the town. d) the narrator is unsure why he feels frightened while walking with his mother.

As for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. which quotation correctly uses ellipsis to shorten twain’s words? as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame . . a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i shouldn't – i think i'll see women handle the ballot. as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer – and there is no reason why i shouldn't . . as for this city's government, i don't want to say much, except that it is a shame – a shame; but if i should live twenty-five years longer . . i think i'll see women handle the ballot.